An analysis of donations to the Republican and Democratic committees funding legislative races shows the majority of their donations are coming from companies that are funding both political parties.

In other words, no matter which party wins control of the legislature in November, the donor has picked the winning side, according to a two-part series by the Durango Herald. From Sunday’s story:

If Republicans win control of the state Legislature this year, they can thank big donors like Bresnan Broadband Holdings, Encana Oil & Gas and Wal-Mart.

And if Democrats take the statehouse, they also can thank big donors, like Bresnan Broadband Holdings, Encana Oil & Gas and Wal-Mart.

“I don’t think you could buy a legislator,” said John Straayer, a Colorado State University professor who is a regular fixture at the state Capitol. “But you can buy a Legislature. That’s what we’re seeing here.”

Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.